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BTY105 — Fundamentals Of Biochemistry

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Course Overview

BTY105 3 Credits L:3 T:0 P:0 Core
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The course covers the fundamental principles of biophysical and carbohydrate chemistry, the structure and functions of lipids and nucleic acids, amino acids and proteins, enzymes, vitamins and minerals, and fundamental metabolic reactions involved in energy production and biosynthesis of biomolecules.

Study Units

Unit 1

Acid-Base Chemistry and Carbohydrates

Notes MCQ Subjective
Unit 2

Lipids

Notes MCQ Subjective
Unit 3

Nucleic Acids

Notes MCQ Subjective
Unit 4

Amino Acids and Proteins

Notes MCQ Subjective
Unit 5

Enzymes, Vitamins and Minerals

Notes MCQ Subjective
Unit 6

Metabolism

Notes MCQ Subjective

Continuous Assessment

3 components

Best 2 of 3 CAs will be considered for evaluation.
Test 1 50%

A subjective test based upon units 1 and 2, consisting of questions in multiples of 10 or 5. The syllabus covers acid, base and buffers; carbohydrates; and lipids.

Week 3 / 4

Rubric
To evaluate the learning ability and subject understanding of students based upon subjective test.

Assignment - Review based 50%

Review 5–8 authentic scientific sources, including textbooks and review articles. Create one infographic in A3 size or as a single presentation slide using clear icons, illustrations, flowcharts, and minimal text; highlight key concepts, applications, and real-life relevance; include 3–5 recent references; and use tools such as Canva, BioRender, PowerPoint, Piktochart, Adobe Express, or Figma.

Week 5 / 10

Rubric
To evaluate the learning ability and subject understanding of students based upon review activity.

Test 2 50%

A subjective test covering the syllabus from CA 1 and CA 2, based upon units 4 and 5, consisting of questions in multiples of 10 or 5. The syllabus covers amino acids and proteins, enzymes, vitamins and minerals.

Week 11 / 12

Rubric
To evaluate the learning ability and subject understanding of students based upon subjective test.

Exams & Practice

Mid Term Examination

Mid-semester comprehensive evaluation

20%

End Term Examination

Final semester comprehensive evaluation

50%

Type: Examination

BTY105 - FAQs

How many units are in BTY105?

BTY105 has 6 units. Each unit includes detailed notes and MCQ practice questions.

What exam resources are available for BTY105?

Unit-wise notes and MCQ practice are available. Exam resources coming soon.

How to prepare for BTY105 exams?

Study each unit's notes thoroughly, practice MCQs to test understanding, and attempt mock tests before exams. Focus on important topics and previous year questions.